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at first glance, these look like really pretty ceramic vases, right? take a closer look…

these vases are crafted by german artist markus linnenbrink out of recycled objects (recognize that gatorade bottle now?) and colorful resins.

bottles

you can buy these pieces at artware editions in manhattan. but i’m wondering how hard this would be to do yourself? i mean mine probably wouldn’t look as pretty as his, but still…it seems doable, right? you can buy natural resins online or at art supply stores, and mix them with oil paints to get a glossy finish like these. there are probably lots of other cool ways to decorate them though – if you think of any other ideas let me know!

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14 years ago

Yes, we need to figure out how to do this at home. They’re so rad looking!! I’d buy more flowers if I had these around my space. ^_^

14 years ago

It’s a cool idea and I’m all about recycling, but I’m not sure why it is posted under DIY Wednesday when your not providing instructions for a Do It Yourself project. Am I missing something here?

Krystee
14 years ago

A great way to mix it up a bit could be to get clear ot transulent tinted resins in different colors so you can see through them and add fun things like sea shells, fake flowers,glitter, or any other kind of fun recycled things. if you pour the resin in incriments letting lower layers firm up a bit youll be able to get a floating effect so not everything just sinks to the bottom.

14 years ago

Hello!

Thanks so much for featuring one of our editions by the artist Markus Linnenbrink! These unique works can be purchased by contacting our gallery in NYC (www.artwareeditions.com), but I am more than happy to tell your readers how they were fabricated. The process isn’t that complicated — it’s more a matter of having all the materials at hand (particularly the pigment and resin; I’m sure people have plenty recycled plastic bottles around!).

Thanks again!
Jon Tomlinson
Artware Editions, NYC

Heather B
14 years ago

When I saw this I was first inspired to make candles with different layers of colored wax! Thanks for the idea :)

Katelyn
12 years ago

I’m currently a high school cermic student and I absolulty love these pieces. I was wondering if anyone know the steps to create them and where i can buy the materials needed for them. Thanks